- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tom Hawkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061884008615
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Hawkins Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Hawkins Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hawkins Elementary ranks #2 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061884008615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+166 students YoY
Tom Hawkins Elementary grew from 752 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+166 students YoY 061884008615 · Tracy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 22.1:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students)
Tom Hawkins Elementary grew from 752 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tom Hawkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tom Hawkins Elementary
728 students
- Anthony C. Tra
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
721 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary
483 students
- Jefferson
Jefferson
388 students
What this shows Tom Hawkins Elementary reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Hawkins Elementary compares
Tom Hawkins Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Asian 25.1%
White 20.9%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Tom Hawkins Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Elementary reports $11,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom Hawkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony C. Traina Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Hawkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Hawkins Elementary
How many students attend Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), up 166.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tom Hawkins Elementary?
22.7% of students at Tom Hawkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Hawkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tom Hawkins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tom Hawkins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hawkins Elementary ranks #2 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides Tom Hawkins Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students), Monticello Elementary (483 students), and Jefferson (388 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.